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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.19, 1,540.40 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.19, 1,540.40 and 333.68 is: 500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.19 : 1,540.40 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.19/1,540.40 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.19x = 1,540.40 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.19x = 513,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,991.30/1,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.39

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